No EPA monitor covers White Sands National Park. Nearest readings, smoke plumes, and wildfire activity shown.
National Park / NM
Clear air and open trails. Good day to be out.
Wind from the SE at 10 mph, 76°F
Conditions change fast and this data can be delayed or estimated. Treat this as guidance, not a guarantee, and check official sources and agency and AirNow alerts before you go.
Park Closure
Dunes Drive Safety Corridor
Dunes Drive is open. A safety corridor is in effect between mile marker 3 and 5.5 along Dunes Drive. Visitors may drive but not stop or exit their vehicle in this area.
Official noticeWarn me if the air at White Sands National Park turns unhealthy
One email when conditions cross the line. No account, unsubscribe anytime.
Track wildfires threatening public lands
Live perimeters, threat levels, and visit advisories
Organ Mountains Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area / NM
Robledo Mountains Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area / NM
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
National Monument / NM
Broad Canyon Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area / NM
Sierra de las Uvas Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area / NM
Lincoln National Forest
National Forest / NM
About this data
AQI from EPA AirNow monitors, and where none is close, the nearest EPA-corrected PurpleAir community sensor (labeled as an estimate). Refreshed through the day. Managed by National Park Service. Wind from Open-Meteo. Fire data from NIFC WFIGS. Smoke analysis from NOAA HMS. Boundaries from USGS PAD-US 4.0. Where no sensor is anywhere near, we say so rather than guess.
Important
More Than Just Parks aggregates third-party data from EPA AirNow, NOAA, NASA FIRMS, and NIFC/WFIGS. Readings can be delayed, estimated, incomplete, or wrong, and conditions on the ground change quickly. This tool is for general information only and is not a substitute for official air quality alerts, fire and evacuation orders, land manager closures, or emergency services. Verify with the managing agency and local authorities before making any travel, health, or safety decision. We make no warranty as to accuracy and accept no liability for decisions made using this information. This is not a medical tool. If you have a health emergency, call 911 or your doctor. Terms of Service.